Dandong Border Style Travel Guide

Dandong 5 Days 4 Nights Travel Guide (Budget 8000 RMB)
Theme: Border Style and Natural Wonders Tour
Suitable for: History enthusiasts, nature explorers, food lovers

📅 Itinerary Overview

Day 1: Arrive in Dandong + Yalu River Broken Bridge + Antung Old Street
Day 2: Hushan Great Wall + Yalu River Cruise + Korean Folk Village
Day 3: Qingshan Valley (waterfalls, lakes, forest hiking)
Day 4: Daludao Island (island scenery, First Sino-Japanese War sites)
Day 5: War to Resist U.S. Aggression and Aid Korea Memorial Hall + Return

✈️ Transportation (Budget: about 2000 RMB)

Round-trip High-speed Rail/Flight:

High-speed rail (Beijing/Shenyang → Dandong): about 200-400 RMB one way
Flight (direct flights from some cities): about 800-1500 RMB round trip

Local transportation: Taxi + charter car (Dandong attractions are scattered), about 500 RMB

🏨 Accommodation (Budget: about 2000 RMB)
Recommended near the Yalu River or city center for convenience:

High-end (4-5 stars): Dandong Furui De Hotel (about 600 RMB/night), Dandong Crowne Plaza Hotel (about 800 RMB/night)
Comfortable (3-4 stars): Dandong Ginkgo Villa (about 400 RMB/night), Dandong Riverside Hotel (about 300 RMB/night)

🍜 Food (Budget: about 1500 RMB)
Dandong is a seafood and Korean ethnic cuisine paradise, must-try:

Stir-fried Yellow Clams with Noodles (Dandong specialty, about 60 RMB per person)
Korean Cold Noodles (Xita Street or Gaoli Street, about 30 RMB per person)
Dandong Strawberries (seasonal, best in winter)
Seafood Street Stalls (by the Yalu River, about 100-200 RMB per person)
Sour Soup Noodles (Manchu traditional food, about 40 RMB per person)

🎡 Detailed Daily Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive in Dandong + Yalu River Broken Bridge + Antung Old Street

Morning: Arrive in Dandong, check into hotel.
Afternoon: Visit Yalu River Broken Bridge (ticket 30 RMB), learn about the War to Resist U.S. Aggression and Aid Korea history, view North Korea’s Sinuiju from afar.
Evening: Stroll Antung Old Street (retro style street), taste snacks, watch folk performances.

Day 2: Hushan Great Wall + Yalu River Cruise + Korean Folk Village

Morning: Climb Hushan Great Wall (ticket 60 RMB), the easternmost Great Wall of China, facing North Korea across the river.
Afternoon: Take Yalu River cruise (about 80 RMB), observe the North Korean border scenery up close.
Evening: Visit Korean Folk Village (such as Mashitai Village), experience Korean ethnic culture, taste authentic Korean cuisine.

Day 3: Qingshan Valley (waterfalls, lakes, forest hiking)

All day: Charter a car to Qingshan Valley (ticket 120 RMB, car fee about 300 RMB), tour Feipu Stream, Hutang Valley, Qingshan Lake, enjoy the beauty of Liaodong mountains and waters.
Evening: Return to Dandong city, dinner recommended at seafood barbecue by the Yalu River.

Day 4: Daludao Island (island scenery, First Sino-Japanese War sites)

All day: Take a boat to Daludao Island (boat ticket + entrance about 150 RMB), visit Deng Shichang statue, First Sino-Japanese War Memorial Hall, enjoy beach walks.
Evening: Return to Dandong, taste local specialty yellow clams.

Day 5: War to Resist U.S. Aggression and Aid Korea Memorial Hall + Return

Morning: Visit War to Resist U.S. Aggression and Aid Korea Memorial Hall (free, reservation required), deepen historical understanding.
Afternoon: Return according to flight/high-speed rail schedule.

💰 Budget Summary

Item
Budget (RMB)

Transportation
2000

Accommodation
2000

Meals
1500

Tickets & Entertainment
1000

Charter & Others
1500

Total
8000

📌 Tips

Best season: May to October (summer for cool weather, autumn for red leaves), winter offers border snow scenery.
One-day tour to North Korea’s Sinuiju: requires advance border permit (about 300 RMB), optional but not necessary.
Safety tips: Do not take photos casually in border areas, follow local regulations.

This guide lets you deeply experience Dandong’s border style, historical culture, and natural beauty! If you need to adjust the itinerary or add details, just let me know~ 😊